A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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480 pages · Released May 1, 2007 · Simon & Schuster
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Mark Twain's classic satirizes medieval society through a time-travel adventure, blending humor with social commentary about class, superstition, and human nature. The novel contains occasional violence typical of Arthurian settings and some dated language, but focuses primarily on wit and intellectual critique rather than graphic content. It rewards critical thinking and offers significant educational and literary value, though its sophisticated satire and mature themes suit older middle-grade and teen readers best.
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ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A nineteenth-century American travels back in time to sixth-century England in this darkly comic social satire. THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information A chronology of the author's life... ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A nineteenth-century American travels back in time to sixth-century England in this darkly comic social satire. THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information A chronology of the author's life and work A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
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- Fiction
- Time Travel
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- classics
- Calibre Import
- reflective
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- History
- Historical Fiction
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ISBN 9781416534730 · Simon & Schuster